Annette Bening's talent is such that I am willing to suspend disbelief...in that one is able to follow her into the immersion of her character without question of whether I am just watching Annette Bening act. I was totally drawn into the world of her family.
The Sussex location and the cinematography became for me an additional character, resulting in the film being so much more than just the dialog of a stage play. This work is an all around true gem.